MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. 2015 Routledge.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about this authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
which
explores
subjects
relating to open
educational resources
and
massive open online courses (MOOCs).
New
improvements in
blended learning are providing the means for
people
in all parts of the world
to participate in courses via the Internet.
MOOC classes are
typically free
for students but do not
consistently
lead to formal accreditation.
There are many
issues that
distance learning organizations
are considering
now that online learning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can organizations
make sure that
the teaching provided by these
massively open online courses is
passable?
How can organizations
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online MOOC courses?
What different business models are being used by
institutions like
Djibouti to conduct these MOOC classes?
How can we
get a handle on
poor
motivation and high
attrition?
As distance learning technology becomes more
widespread there is a
expanding
need
to better understand how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Public servants
and lots of other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open educational
initiatives.
Universities want
to grasp how
these massively open online courses
can be enhanced.
To meet this
need for
knowledge
the new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues.
This scholarly new book
also articulates the
major controversies associated with
massively open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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